Health & Fitness

Child obesity grows tenfold since 1975: study

Child obesity grows tenfold since 1975: study

The world had 10 times as many obese children and teenagers last year than in 1975, but underweight kids still…
South Sudan winning against Guinea worm, says Jimmy Carter

South Sudan winning against Guinea worm, says Jimmy Carter

War-torn South Sudan “should serve as an example” for other countries in the progress it is making in eradicating Guinea…
Health officials watching mosquitoes in Texas after Harvey

Health officials watching mosquitoes in Texas after Harvey

Health officials in Texas will be on watch in coming weeks for any increases in mosquito-borne diseases including the West…
From death to no-contact, ancient martial art revived in Egypt

From death to no-contact, ancient martial art revived in Egypt

Turn the clock back just over half a century and a contest between two men in the ancient Egyptian martial…
Health experts zero in on camels to fight deadly MERS virus

Health experts zero in on camels to fight deadly MERS virus

The fight against the deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), which has killed at least 722 people over the past…
Egypt’s Health ministry to launch campaign to combat psychotherapy stigma

Egypt’s Health ministry to launch campaign to combat psychotherapy stigma

On the occasion of  World Mental Health Day, Egypt’s Health Ministry is set to launch a campaign this October dubbed…
How one Dubai running club sparked a fitness craze

How one Dubai running club sparked a fitness craze

It’s 35 degrees Celsius on the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha, and a group of women wearing tiny shorts and…
Cuba mystery: What theories US investigators are pursuing

Cuba mystery: What theories US investigators are pursuing

There must be an answer. Whatever is harming US diplomats in Havana, it has eluded the doctors, scientists and intelligence…
Bangladesh restricts Rohingya refugees, starts immunization

Bangladesh restricts Rohingya refugees, starts immunization

Bangladeshi authorities on Sunday took steps to restrict the movement of Muslim Rohingya refugees fleeing violence in Myanmar into crowded…
Why are these countries the most obese? Walking is just one reason

Why are these countries the most obese? Walking is just one reason

The world is in the middle of a major obesity epidemic, and current trends indicate that it’s only going to…
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